Dreamhost is a great Webhosting provider. Most of my websites are hosted by them. If you decide to purchase Dreamhost and InstallJoomla 1.7, the One Click Installs only Install the Joomla 1.5. So if you need to install Joomla 1.7 or any later versions, you will need to do it manually. I’ve created several tutorials on how to install Joomla 1.7 on Dreamhost. This is my first time creating a video to demonstrate. I hope this is more beneficial to you.

Since I get bored watching a super long video on how to do something, I created several chapters for this exercise. How to Install Joomla 1.7 on Dreamhost contains 7 chapters:

Step 4 – Database = All the information gathered from Chapter 4. Input that information in there. Click Next

Got an error message:

An error occured while trying to create the database. The user may not have sufficient privileges to create a database. The required database may need to be required separately before you can install Joomla

FIX: change the database name to all lowercase. Dreamhost changes db name to lowercase and is case sensitive.

Step 5 – FTP Configuration = leave everything blank. Click Next.

Step 6 – Configuration = Enter in your website information. Please enter in your own Email and website name. Also change your admin name and password to be more suitable for your needs. I don’t want to receive your Joomla Installation information.

Elaine is the founder of CmsMind, an online blog providing Joomla and Wordpress tips. Elaine has been blogging and publishing content for 2 years but has over 10 years experience in creating websites with Joomla and Wordpress. When she is not online, she is either Marathon and Ironman training or travelling and racing somewhere in the world. Find her also at: CmsMind, Premium Themes and Templates, and at Webhosting Tips.